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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
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as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
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as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
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Recent Examples of oddities
The Black Cat Shoppe is a colorful spot for eclectic oddities and The Next Chapter Books & Art carries on the town’s rich literary history that dates to 1783 when the state’s first bookstore was opened in New Bern.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
But all that meticulousness only accentuates the oddities.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Both photographers transform trees into arboreal personae through intent perusal and framing, deploy cars less as signifiers than as compositional forms, and relish discovering architectural oddities.
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James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Tubi's library covers a wide range of genres, from recognizable mainstream hits to obscure cult oddities.
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Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
However, upon investigating the crime scene, police discovered several oddities.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
The 2012 Ferrari F12berlinetta replaced the 599 GTB, making up for its predecessor’s visual oddities by being clad in some of the most elegant bodywork to come out of Pininfarina’s studio in ages.
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Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Medical staff did tend to Castillo as the referee walked away, but fans were quick to notice some oddities in the brief fight.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
My aunt and uncle, who live in Santa Fe—home to the International Folk Art Market, one of the largest such festivals in the world (the next one is July 9-12)—are devoted flea-market pickers and collectors of antique oddities.
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Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
But all that meticulousness only accentuates the oddities.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Both photographers transform trees into arboreal personae through intent perusal and framing, deploy cars less as signifiers than as compositional forms, and relish discovering architectural oddities.
—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Tubi's library covers a wide range of genres, from recognizable mainstream hits to obscure cult oddities.
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Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
However, upon investigating the crime scene, police discovered several oddities.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
The 2012 Ferrari F12berlinetta replaced the 599 GTB, making up for its predecessor’s visual oddities by being clad in some of the most elegant bodywork to come out of Pininfarina’s studio in ages.
—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Medical staff did tend to Castillo as the referee walked away, but fans were quick to notice some oddities in the brief fight.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
My aunt and uncle, who live in Santa Fe—home to the International Folk Art Market, one of the largest such festivals in the world (the next one is July 9-12)—are devoted flea-market pickers and collectors of antique oddities.
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Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
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This month was all about the art choices—and a couple clever tricks, too.
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Consider the four tricks designers keep up their sleeves for this exact situation.
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In related news, after years of licensing issues, the group’s 50-track rarities collection Useless Trinkets has recently returned to streaming platforms.
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Lucky beachcombers may even come across rarities like Scotch bonnet and moon snails.
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These scenes were not anomalies.
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In addition to handling testing operations, the robot continuously monitors wiring harness connections and reports anomalies in real time, helping reduce defects.
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Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.
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Inbred eccentrics and bumbling detectives have populated the seaside villages of Bruno Dumont’s absurdist comedies.
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The spindle’s mechanical quirks show just how weird materials science can get at the finest scales of life.
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Fortunately, the underlying hardware platform feels substantially more mature than the occasional software quirks suggest.
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Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic highway, home of scenic vistas and roadside curiosities, continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday.
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The at-home microbiome test has become one of wellness culture’s favorite curiosities.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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While the majority of states have lieutenant governors, there are exceptions.
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Her lab has found even modest additions to the diet — a handful of nuts or an avocado — can enrich certain beneficial bacteria over the course of a few weeks.
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Including foods like avocado, olive oil, nuts, or seeds can make your meal more satisfying and may also stimulate digestion.
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“Oddities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddities. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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